vonSanta 0 #1 August 31, 2003 Lots of people from my club were in Russia this summer (cannot recall the name of the DZ they went to). 15 minutes calls, always. If there was gonna be more waiting than that, they ordered up another An-28 or a Mi-8. The DZ was run extremely professionally according to those from my club and although few spoke English communication was possible in various ways (including learning the Russian phrase '15 minute call' Facilities lacked but were under construction, but they could set up tents or live at cheap hotels. Coaching lacked somewhat too, but the DZ operators were working on that as well. Must be run by the Mafia, because things are getting done there. And the price? $9 for a 4000 meter jump, including pack job. Bit over $7 without. Jump ships were An-28s and Mi-8 helicopters. No price difference between the two. They looked well maintained, were serviced on the ground regularly and fairly new. For Europeans, this might be a good alternative to taking an expensive trip to the US. Some things lack (good communication, coaching, windtunnel, facilities) but for those wanting lots of jumps for their money, Russia is right now unbeatable. If the testimony of the people I've spoken to holds true. The local Russians were initially hostile though and only warmed up (or became indifferent) once they learned what those westerners were doing there. Americans in general are judged to be quite open and friendly (particularly compared to the somewhat restrained Scandinavians or downright hostile Russians), so that's a plus for the US. I'm going next summer to see for myself. Have my doubts about safety, although those I spoke to said it was run very professionally. I just wonder if those prices can last or whether they'll increase as it gets more popular to go for a skydiving vacation in Russia. $7.50. I could get three jumps for the price of one, and it ain't too expensive to travel there from where I live. Any thoughts on this matter? Santa Von GrossenArsch I only come in one flavour ohwaitthatcanbemisunderst Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trigger 0 #2 August 31, 2003 Checkout!!http://www.skydiver.com.ua/english/.CHOP WOOD COLLECT WATER. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mad47 0 #3 August 31, 2003 Russian DZ's are diverse. You will not be disappointed if you visit some top DZ near Moscow. World champions train there Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #4 September 1, 2003 QuoteRussian DZ's are diverse. You will not be disappointed if you visit some top DZ near Moscow. World champions train there Actually, they train there in Moscow and many other varied places, depending on the weather and the going price a DZ is charging at the time. They've been known to travel from Siberia to the United Arab Emerites to FL to train. In fact, their National team is one of the few who've been able to train at Fort Bragg's wind tunnel....until SkyVenture was born. They are a great group of skydivers who work very hard at their craft. Their 8-way team even has Excaliber right now. ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LittleSkyWitch 0 #5 September 1, 2003 QuoteCheckout!!http://www.skydiver.com.ua/english/ TRIG DOES NOT JUMP AT HEADCORN. Actually... it's not in Russia... The country is Ukraine. It's quite another pare of shoes But the conditions to jump are the same... even better - Ukraine is not so far - it.'s in the centre of Europe... Here you can find more info ....about Ukraine http://www.skydiveua.info/contactus.htm .... and places to jump http://www.skydiveua.info/dz.htm ...and soon boogie http://www.skydiveua.info/ Please... do not mix Ukraine with Russia __*______________________________ Little SkyWitch http://www.skydiveua.info ______________________________*__ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meatmissile 0 #6 September 1, 2003 http://www.skydiver.com.ua/gallery/view_album.php?set_albumName=albun03&page=2 http://www.skydiver.com.ua/gallery/view_photo.php?full=1&set_albumName=albun03&id=adh Looks like a fun DZ to me ! -- ZZZzzzz.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mad47 0 #7 September 1, 2003 Quote***But the conditions to jump are the same... even better - Ukraine is not so far - it.'s in the centre of Europe... There is no doubt that everything is much better in Ukraine .... but it is not the center of the Europe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #8 September 1, 2003 Quotehttp://www.skydiver.com.ua/gallery/view_album.php?set_albumName=albun03&page=2 http://www.skydiver.com.ua/gallery/view_photo.php?full=1&set_albumName=albun03&id=adh Looks like a fun DZ to me ! That's the best arch I've ever seen in a tandem instructor! Nice grin, too... ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LittleSkyWitch 0 #9 September 2, 2003 The question of the geographical centre of Europe is as disputable as the question "if there is a life on Mars". Moreover, there are some central points of Europe as the methods of its calculation are different. Inspide of the circuit or tetragon, Europe doesn't have any exact central point, but the most approximate and recognized is near the town of RACHOV in Western Ukraine. According to some informational sources a statue of Jesus Christ is being erected in this very point. A chapple and a touristic complex will be built in the statue area either. Study geography, fellow __*______________________________ Little SkyWitch http://www.skydiveua.info ______________________________*__ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,027 #10 September 2, 2003 QuoteThe question of the geographical centre of Europe is as disputable as the question "if there is a life on Mars". Moreover, there are some central points of Europe as the methods of its calculation are different. Inspide of the circuit or tetragon, Europe doesn't have any exact central point, but the most approximate and recognized is near the town of RACHOV in Western Ukraine. According to some informational sources a statue of Jesus Christ is being erected in this very point. A chapple and a touristic complex will be built in the statue area either. Study geography, fellow The area covered by Europe (including the various islands) certainly has a "center of gravity" which can be readily calculated using standard methods.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #11 September 13, 2003 Russians Enjoy Extreme Sports Article printed this week... ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
acid 0 #12 September 19, 2003 QuoteLots of people from my club were in Russia this summer (cannot recall the name of the DZ they went to). They were at Aerograg-Kolomna DZ (http://www.aerograd.ru/zabout.html). We always glag to see foreign guests, especially as interesting and funny as our danish friends . Benjamin and Jasper (sorry for names spelling if something wrong), who went home this monday, can tell you many interesting storyes about their long-long russian vocation Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vonSanta 0 #13 September 19, 2003 I'll see you next summer then acid Santa Von GrossenArsch I only come in one flavour ohwaitthatcanbemisunderst Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
